EchoStar and OLN Reach Long-Term Agreement; OLN Restored to DISH Network(TM) Customers

"It was important that we negotiated a fair contract, enablingDISH Network to remain a tremendous value for our customers," saidEric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming. "We understand thatthis has been a difficult period for our customers, and we thank themfor all their patience. We look forward to a long relationship withOLN in which we can provide the network to our customers."

"We are very pleased that millions of DISH customers can onceagain enjoy OLN's terrific programming," said Gavin Harvey, Presidentof the network. "DISH and OLN belong together, and I appreciate thespirit of partnership that reconnected us. We look forward to servingour very passionate -- and extremely patient -- fans of the NHL, TourDe France, Professional Bull Riding, and the best hunting and fishingon television."

OLN returns to channel 151 in America's Top 180, DishHD Gold orany higher programming package. National Hockey League fans can nowcatch exciting playoff action including tonight's double-headerinvolving the New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils at 7 p.m. (EDT),and the Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars at 9:30 p.m. (EDT). Visitwww.OLNTV.com for a complete NHL playoff schedule.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves morethan 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, thefastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television servicesin the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video andaudio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and internationalprogramming, together with professional installation and 24-hourcustomer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.comor call 800-333-DISH (3474).

About OLN

OLN (OLNTV.com) is the leader in competitive andadrenaline-charged content. Now in more than 63 million homes, OLN isthe cable home of the National Hockey League and best-in-class eventslike The Tour de France, The America's Cup, Professional Bull Riders(PBR), the Boston Marathon and USSA Skiing. The network offers uniqueprogramming in four primary areas: Action Sports, Field Sports, Bulls& Rodeo and Awe-Inspiring Series, and is the exclusive home ofSurvivor in syndication. OLN, a wholly owned company of ComcastCorporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)(NASDAQ: CMCSK), is distributed via cablesystems and satellite operators throughout the United States.